Would you back a plaque for Jocky of the oche? By Michael Alexander February 27 2014, 12:29pm February 27 2014, 12:29pm Share Would you back a plaque for Jocky of the oche? Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/fife/240131/would-you-back-a-plaque-for-jocky-of-the-oche/ Copy Link Jocky Wilson became a world champion after playing in the pubs of Kirkcaldy. Known as a household name in a sport of big personalities, Jocky Wilson certainly walked to the beat of his own drum. A star of darts’ original golden age of the 1980s, two-time world champion Wilson was immortalised through his battles with Eric Bristow. A “sad day” was how the world of darts described his passing in March 2012 at the age of 62. But now it has emerged that a plaque could be placed on the sea wall in his home town of Kirkcaldy. Wilson was twice crowned winner of the World Darts Championship as well as winning a host of other titles. Known as “The King Of The Oche” he played darts at the Lister Bar in Kirkcaldy, while working as a commis chef, fish processor, miner, and coalman. Local councillor Neil Crooks is now backing plans for a memorial. He said: “There should be something to remember Jocky. He was a legend.” For more on this story, see Friday’s Courier or try our digital edition.
